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Send us your feedback — we're listeningIsaiah 53 : 5 (NIV) — By His Stripes We Are Healed | Global Prayer for Healing from Cancer and Serious IllnessIsaiah 53 : 5 NIV — By His Stripes We Are Healed | Global Prayer for Healing from Cancer, Serious Illness and Chronic Disease | Reverend Ben Cooper | RB Christian Radio London | DailyPrayer.uk PodcastScripture (NIV):“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.” — Isaiah 53 : 5 (NIV) Recorded live in London, England — Reverend Ben Cooper leads a global intercession for those fighting cancer and serious illness, declaring the healing power of Christ.Across the world, millions search “prayer for healing from cancer,” “God heal me,” and “by His stripes I am healed.” Isaiah 53 : 5 is the most quoted verse in healing ministries worldwide — the heartbeat of faith for those believing for miracles. This scripture is the foundation for countless podcasts and global devotionals focused on divine healing. When sickness shakes our bodies, God's Word stands as our unchanging truth: by the wounds of Jesus Christ, healing has already been secured.In hospitals, homes, and battlefields of the body, millions are calling on the name of Jesus. Through the airwaves of Spotify and Apple Podcasts, faith is rising. Healing is not a myth of the past but a miracle for today. Where medical hope ends, spiritual faith begins. By His stripes, every cell, organ, and system can be made new. Christ bore the pain so we could bear the peace.Reverend Ben prays for tumours to shrink, blood to stabilise, lungs to breathe freely, and bones to strengthen. This global prayer connects believers in a chorus of faith that transcends borders and time. The same Jesus who healed in Galilee still heals today.10 Global Prayer Points 1 Prayer for healing from cancer. 2 Prayer for healing from serious illness. 3 Prayer for faith during treatment. 4 Prayer for family of the sick. 5 Prayer for healing after surgery. 6 Prayer for God to destroy tumours and disease. 7 Prayer for miracle healing through Jesus. 8 Prayer for peace in hospital rooms. 9 Prayer for restoration of health and hope. 10 Prayer to believe Isaiah 53 : 5 for complete healing.Life ApplicationSpeak Isaiah 53 : 5 daily — Support the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Send us a textVisit drbobbylivelongandwell.com to sign up for his free October 2nd workshop on how to focus your energy on the habits that truly improve health and longevity—without making it your full-time job.In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Bobby reflects on his wife's cancer diagnosis and shares eight powerful lessons for anyone navigating the uncertainty of a serious illness. With insights from Dr. Helen Eshed, a board-certified gynecologic oncologist and Gail's treating physician, this conversation blends personal experience with expert guidance to help you feel more prepared, empowered, and informed—whether for yourself or someone you love.Together, they discuss when and why to seek a second opinion, including the importance of trusting your gut and asking your doctor how frequently they handle cases like yours. Dr. Bobby emphasizes the importance of finding a quarterback—a single provider who can oversee and coordinate all aspects of care, a role often filled by the medical oncologist or, in fortunate cases like Gail's, by a specialist like Dr. Eshed who guides every step of the journey. They explore the nuanced role of the primary care physician, who may not lead cancer care but is critical in managing other chronic conditions and general health during treatment.Dr. Bobby and Dr. Eshed also confront the flood of non-evidence-based treatments patients often encounter. Supplements, restrictive diets, and alternative therapies may be well-intentioned, but many lack credible evidence and can even interfere with medical treatments. Dr. Eshed underscores the importance of open communication with your doctor to discern helpful integrative therapies—such as acupuncture or massage—from those that may be harmful. If you're unsure, bring it to your physician and evaluate together.Another theme they unpack is the human need for agency during illness. Dr. Bobby highlights a randomized controlled trial in colon cancer survivors showing that a structured exercise program led to a 28% improvement in recurrence-free survival over eight years. This suggests that lifestyle changes like physical activity can make a real difference, even after diagnosis. But as he cautions, not everything promising on the internet is supported by research—so choose wisely and stay grounded in science.They also touch on the emotional and spiritual dimensions of illness. From the rollercoaster of diagnoses to unexpected rituals like a gratitude ceremony for Gail's uterus, Dr. Bobby emphasizes the value of community, spiritual support, and patient-centered rituals that help bring meaning to the process. Resources like survivorship counseling and disease-specific nonprofits can offer both information and connection during the journey.Finally, they discuss the often-overlooked financial impact of serious illness. With treatments like surgery and immunotherapy costing thousands—even hundreds of thousands—of dollars, Dr. Bobby encourages listeners to proactively ask about costs, insurance coverage, and out-of-pocket maximums to avoid being blindsided.Takeaways:Ask the right questions early—about your diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis, and whether your doctor has experience with your specific condition.Look for credible, evidence-based interventions that support your care rather than distract from it—especially when you're tempted to chase internet cures.Build a strong, multi-layered support system—medical, emotional, spiritual, and financial—to help you weather the journey ahead with resilience and clarity.Visit drbobbylivelongandwell.com to sign up for his free October 2nd workshop on how to focus your energy on the habits that truly improve health and longevity—without making it you

One phone call from the doctor… one unexpected diagnosis… and suddenly, life feels like it has been turned upside down. Sickness has a way of not just attacking our bodies but also our peace of mind and our faith. The fear of serious illness can be one of the deepest valleys we walk through, leaving us asking, ‘Where is God in this?'   Watch this message on the Authentic Life Fellowship Facebook or YouTube channel. If you "like" our page, you will receive a notification when we go live each Sunday at 9 and 10 a.m. CDT.   Pastor Jimmy's teaching notes are available upon request. Please email him at authenticlifefellowship@gmail.com.

Often misunderstood as end-of-life care, palliative care is actually about improving quality of life at any stage of serious illness. In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Ashwin Kotwal, a geriatrician and palliative care physician at UCSF, and Dr. Pauline Filippou, a urologic oncologist at Kaiser Permanente in Northern California join hosts Dr. Gina Badalato and Dr. Lindsay Hampson to discuss the importance of palliative care in the field of urology. --- SYNPOSIS The episode covers how palliative care can improve quality of life for patients with serious illnesses, the challenges and opportunities of integrating palliative care into urology practice, and specific training resources and frameworks for effective communication and symptom management. From addressing common misconceptions to providing practical advice on implementing palliative care, this episode is an essential guide for trainees and urology professionals looking to deepen their understanding of palliative care and enhance their practice. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction03:04 - Understanding Palliative Care04:43 - Misconceptions and Communication Strategies07:45 - Integrating Palliative Care in Urology10:26 - Collaborative Approaches and Multidisciplinary Teams15:48 - Training and Education for Trainees20:25 - Effective Communication Techniques28:18 - Impact of Palliative Care34:33 - Final Thoughts and Takeaways --- RESOURCES Center to Advance Palliative Care website:https://www.capc.org/ AUA White Paper: https://www.auanet.org/documents/guidelines/white%20papers/postoperative.pdf VitalTalk:https://www.vitaltalk.org/ Eliciting the Patient's Agenda- Secondary Analysis of Recorded Clinical Encounters: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11606-018-4540-5 Family Meetings on Behalf of Patients with Serious Illness: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm1913056

Should you be worried about mosquito bites and serious illness? Guest: Dr. Moliehi Khaketla, medical health officer for VCH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this insightful conversation, Susan Bauer-Wu shares learnings from her personal journey—from oncology nursing to serving as president of the Mind & Life Institute (a non-profit founded by the Dalai Lama to bridge science and contemplative wisdom)—and what it means to weave inner healing with planetary healing. With profound gentleness and wisdom, she speaks of grief, the impermanence of life, and the role of feedback loops—ecological and emotional—in either accelerating destruction or catalyzing healing. Together, we explore the potential within a single seed to transform despair into nourishment, and disconnection into belonging. Susan offers reflections on slowing down, connecting with the Earth, and living in a way that honors our shared future. We delve into the power of local action, the grief of biodiversity loss, and how healing our relationship with nature is inextricably tied to our collective well-being. -------------------------------------------

News of President Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis raised both awareness and questions about how and when to communicate about a serious illness. How can patients access guidance and resources when it comes to understanding their emotions, while also sometimes needing to navigate those of friends and family? What is the role of supporters and caregivers? Our guests specialize in helping patients with these questions. They join us to share their expertise. In studio: Ronald Epstein, M.D., professor of family medicine, oncology, and medicine (palliative care) at the University of Rochester Medical Center Supriya Mohile, M.D., geriatric oncologist and professor in the Departments of Medicine, Hematology/Oncology; Surgery, Cancer Control; and the Cancer Center; and vice chair for academic affairs in the Department of Medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center Abby Squicciarini, LMSW, oncology social work supervisor at Lipson Cancer Institute

Check out our latest podcast on goals of care conversations and advance care planning for paediatric patients created by Sahaj Puri, a second year medical student at McMaster University, along with Dr. Humphreys, a palliative care pediatrician at McMaster University.  This podcast is based on the CPS position statement and its purpose is to review the importance of goals of care and advance care planning conversations within the pediatric populations. These conversations can be difficult and there can be a tendency to avoid having these difficult conversations. This podcast will explore effective strategies to facilitate effective advance care planning and goals of care conversations There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.

How can we embrace tenderness and self-compassion when we or those we love face serious illness? Susan Bauer-Wu, author of Leaves Falling Gently, shares how existential health challenges can be catalysts for growth, resilience, and becoming more human. 

Parental intuition can predict child's serious illness before doctors. That's according to new research published in the journal Lancet Child and Adolescent Health. We discuss these findings with Monaghan Based GP Illona Duffy.

Parental intuition can predict child's serious illness before doctors. That's according to new research published in the journal Lancet Child and Adolescent Health. We discuss these findings with Monaghan Based GP Illona Duffy.

We've covered psychedelics on the podcast before—first in 2019 with Ira Byock, where we explored their potential role in medicine, and then again in 2023 with Stacy Fischer, Brian Anderson, and Theora Cimino, focusing on the reasons to approach psychedelic use in patients with caution. In today's episode, we're taking a closer look at the current state of the science around one specific psychedelic: psilocybin. We'll discuss three recent clinical trials involving patients with serious illness, joined by our guests James Downar, Ali John Zarrabi, and Margaret Ross.  We begin with a refresher on psilocybin—what it is, how it might work, what conditions it may help treat (including demoralization), and how it's typically administered. What makes this episode especially compelling is our deep dive into the three studies, which highlight two different approaches to using psilocybin: daily microdosing, similar to traditional antidepressants, and a more intensive model known as psilocybin-assisted therapy. This latter approach involves three structured phases—preparation, the dosing session, and post-session integration with trained therapists.

Dr. Marshall Gillette discusses palliative care, who can benefit from it, what it looks like in practice, and more.

Thinking about talking to children if you or a close loved one has been diagnosed with a serious illness may feel very difficult and it's completely understandable to want to protect them from pain. However, we know that being open and honest is important for their mental health. Professor Louise Dalton joins us to chat about her work on this important issue, one which touches many families. It also contains advice for schools supporting pupils.

The Jouieanne Fajardo Story - Part 2Nakakilala si Jouieanne sa Panginoon sa pamamagitan ng kaniyang lola. Ito ang naging daan upang madali niyang napatawad ang mga taong umabuso sa kaniya. Ngunit, sa paglalim ng relasyon ni Jouieanne sa Panginoon, isang pagsubok naman ang kaniyang kinaharap. Ano nga ba ito? Support CBN Asia today!https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Hearing the news that your dog has a serious or life threatening illness can be incredibly hard to manage, both emotionally and practically. In this episode I give some ideas to help with both of those things, so that hopefully you can take some pressure off if you're going through this right now.1. Important Links from this episode:If you'd like my support on your journey with your dog, please visit www.pawsupdogs.comI offer:- Self-paced online courses and a membership for dog guardians and trainers-  Digital 1:1 Trauma informed dog assessments for dog guardians and business assessments for dog trainers- Higher level mentorship for dog guardians and trainers3. To Join Canine Connection (my training and support membership for BOTH ends of the lead, please click here4. I love answering your listener questions so if you have a question for me, please click here to submit it and I might just answer it on the podcast!------------------------------------------------------------------------Here are some other resources available for you and your dog:1. To register for one of our behavioural workshops (for in depth support on everything from reactivity, recall, separation anxiety, leash walking, car travel, vet visits, puppies and more) please click here2. To join our free facebook group click here3. Are you a dog professional? Check out our podcast for pet pros here** Come and see us at www.pawsupdogs.com** Join our private facebook group. Click here** Follow us on instagram @pawsupdogstraining

On Wednesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tommy Corbett from Carey Corbett Financial Solutions. This week, Tommy provided Alan and our Morning Focus listeners with advice on Life Insurance and Serious Illness Insurance.

What is the difference between Palliative Care & Hospice, and why important to discern the difference?! Dr. Kathleen Lindell of the Medical University of South Carolina joins the show to discuss why Palliative Care can be such an important piece of both the patient and caregivers role in the ILD journey. It's the 'Pulmonary Fibrosis' podcast! Brought to you the Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis and the Pennsylvania IPF Support Network! Find this podcast wherever you get your podcasts! Are you interested in helping advance PF research? If so, consider joining a workgroup! Visit wescoe.org or pfpatientengagement.org for more details!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ShownotesWhen we lose a loved one, it is often thought of as the end of their life and, therefore, the end of them being present in our lives. The pain and suffering that come along with the grief and sorrow tend to make us feel as though they are gone forever. But what if we changed the way we look at death? What if we take a different perspective by looking at it as a new beginning rather than the end? After all, if we truly believe death does not get the final word, we must maintain hope that in dying, our loved ones will be restored to their glory in Heaven, right?Our GuestSr. Maria of the Trinity was born in Oklahoma and grew up in Minnesota. Blessed with a wonderful Catholic family, she responded to God's call to consecrated life. She has degrees in Philosophy from the University of Dallas, Nursing from the University of San Francisco, and Hospice and Palliative Care from the University of Paris. Responding to a call within her call 12 years ago, she began the Gospel of Life Dwellings in Oklahoma and Texas to care for those in need at the end of their life. Now, as an emerging Franciscan ecclesial family, the Gospel of Life Disciples are beginning dwellings in Georgia and Guatemala. The members seek a deep prayer life and live the corporal and spiritual works of mercy with the elderly and terminally ill on their journey home to God.Links from the show A Birth Unto Hope: Reflections on the Gospel of Life at Death The nun who left France to create special homes for the elderly poor in the U.S. Gospel of Life Dwellings (GOLD) Intensive Caring: A Practical Handbook for Catholics about Serious Illness and End-of-Life Care by Natalie King, MDScripture The Gospel of the Good Shepherd, Matthew 18:12 Deuteronomy 26:55Prayer for :The deceased residents of G.O.L.D. and Brett**Since the recording of this episode, Brett has since passed. Our deepest condolences his beloved friends and family.Journaling Questions What touched you the most from this week's episode? Have you ever spent time with someone through their journey at the end of their life? How did it impact you? Have you ever experienced anticipatory grief? What is your mourning Glory?Be sure to check out our website, www.mourningglorypodcast.com. There you will find links to all of our episodes as well as resources to help you on your journey.

In this episode of TCN Talks, host Chris Comeaux interviews Bree Owens, a licensed clinical social worker and co-founder of The Holding Group. They discuss Bree's journey in the healthcare field, particularly in palliative care. Bree shares insights on having learned the importance of having meaningful conversations with patients and families about their care options, which led her to the unique model of The Holding Group.  Her organization has held space, hence the name The Holding Group, for a patient-centered approach, helping patients and their families find the right care at the right place at the right time. Bree emphasizes the significance of informed consent and the role of social workers in facilitating these discussions to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.Chris and Bree also delve into the evolution and current state of palliative care, highlighting the challenges and innovations in the field.  Bree emphasizes the importance of integrating social work into healthcare, particularly in serious illness and dementia care.  They also discuss the upcoming GUIDE model, which aims to provide comprehensive support for dementia patients and their caregivers.This is a great listen for staff, leaders, and Boards of Hospice and Palliative Care organizations.  Join us, this is timely and relevant.Guest: Bree Owens, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Co-Founder of The Holding Group Host: Chris Comeaux, President / CEO of TCN/TCGTeleios Collaborative Network / https://www.teleioscn.org/tcntalkspodcast

Today we're going to be taking about being financially prepared for life events. This is important because it's so easy to make progress with your finances, only to have the rug pulled out from under your feet by something unexpected. Or even something that IS expected… Shownotes: https://meaningfulmoney.tv/YC3 Everything You Need To Know 03:00 Life events – like what? 03:55 Marriage 04:43 Having a Child 05:09 Buying a Home 05:24 Career Advancement 06:02 Starting a Business 07:47 Receiving an Inheritance 08:44 Job Loss or Career Change 09:10 Divorce or Separation 10:04 Serious Illness or Disability 10:41 Death of a Family Member 11:36 Caring for Aging Parents 12:25 Children's Education Costs 12:53 Relocation 13:45 Retirement 14:14 Unexpected Large Expenses 15:15 Being prepared means mastering the 3F's – Foundation, Forward-looking, Flexibility.   Everything You Need To Do 17:03 Foundation – Emergency fund, workplace benefits and personal insurance. LifeSearch - affiliate agreement. 28:38 Forward-looking – consider what may happen and what is likely to happen. 43:02 Flexible – keep things flexible so that we can be able to make changes as needed. 51:47 If big events happen – take your time, seek help.   53:35 Podcast Review

Unlock the transformative potential of palliative care as we sit down with Torrie Fields, the innovative founder and CEO of TFA Analytics. Torrie's unique blend of expertise as a health economist and actuary is driving new approaches to palliative care, particularly through the use of data analytics. Join us as Tori shares her journey from a C-TAC conference meeting to reshaping Medicare guide programs and creating comprehensive care models for patients with serious illnesses. Her insights are changing the way healthcare providers think about aligning patient care with personal goals and reducing unnecessary treatments.Explore the future of palliative care reimbursement and the significant strides being made by pioneering figures like Janet Bowles and Diane Myers. With an eye on 2025, we delve into the exciting developments in healthcare policy and innovative payment models. Discover how collaborative efforts with CMS are shaping a new era in community-based palliative care, and why hospice leaders must urgently adapt to these changes. We dive into the bipartisan nature of palliative care and the importance of educating health insurance companies on its value, ensuring a seamless integration into standard healthcare practices.Witness the evolution towards a co-management model in palliative care, as specialists and primary care providers navigate the challenges of large patient panels. Torrie and I discuss the need for a multidisciplinary approach that supports overwhelmed providers while delivering tailored care. We explore the complexities of integrated healthcare systems and the essential role of palliative care in improving patient experiences and outcomes. Through engaging stories and thought-provoking discussions, this episode celebrates the visionary leaders pushing the boundaries of healthcare solutions, ensuring patients receive the right care at the right time.Teleios Collaborative Network / https://www.teleioscn.org/tcntalkspodcast

Founded by actor/philanthropist Paul Newman in 1994 to “press play” for children affected by serious illness, Barretstown serves thousands of young people and families at its magical County Kildare castle and beyond with impactful programs across Ireland and the UK.Our guest Dee Ahearn has been the driving force behind the Barretstown success story, joining in 2010 as CEO after an international career in marketing and communications with a stint as chairperson of the Make A Wish Foundation Ireland.In this holiday episode Dee shares heartwarming stories of transformation, saying:“Many parents will say that when they're on the drive out the gates of Barretstown, the conversation with their children is when can we come back? Why do we have to leave? This is better than Disney World! And the teenagers want to know how quickly I can come back, what age I need to be to become a volunteer. ”But the serious fun of swimming, canoeing, horseback riding, arts & crafts, and putting on plays rests on a foundation of solid governance, a quality that attracted our additional guest Tony Dunne, Bank of Ireland's US CFO, COO & US Country Manager, to chair the friend-raising and fundraising-focused Barretstown Foundation USA. The conversation underscores the importance of community and international support, including the cross-Atlantic support from American families and volunteers, and wraps with Dee's invitation to you to get involved and help Barretstown provide even more “serious fun.” LinksBarretstownWebsiteDonateLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterXTikTokBarretstown Foundation USAInstagramFacebook Year End AppealDee AhearnLinkedInTony Dunne, CFO, COO & US Country Manager at Bank of Ireland USLinkedInEpisode Details: Season 6, Episode 22; Total Episode Count: 102

Denial. Substance use. Venting. Positive reframing. Humor. Acceptance. All of these are ways we cope with stressful situations. Some we may consider healthy or unhealthy coping strategies, but are they really that easy to categorize? Isn't it more important to ask whether a particular coping behavior is adaptive or not for a particular person,in a particular time or situation? We are going to tackle this question and so many more about coping on this week's podcast with Dani Chammas, a recurring GeriPal guest, psychiatrist, and palliative care doc at UCSF, and Amanda Moment, a Palliative Care Social Worker at Brigham and Women's Cancer Center. There are so many take-home points for me on this podcast, including this one on a framework for assessing coping in serious illness: nonjudgmentally observe their coping wonder about the impacts of their coping prioritize helping patients maintain their psychological integrity mindfully think through how we can serve their coping in ways that they can tolerate, always calibrating based on the person, the moment, and the setting in front of us. Here are some more resources we've discussed in the podcast Dani's NEJM article on coping: “Should I Laugh at That? Coping in the Setting of Serious Illness” Dani's GeriPal podcast with us on “Improving Serious Illness Communication By Developing Formulations” A great journal article on “Formulation in Palliative Care: Elevating Our Potential for Therapeutic Communication” A study on how palliative care may work by enhancing patients' ability to access adaptive coping - “Role of Patient Coping Strategies in Understanding the Effects of Early Palliative Care on Quality of Life and Mood ** NOTE: To claim CME credit for this episode, click here **  

Podcast guest Andrew Hendricks director: https://www.hencoz.co.nz/ Chapters 00:00 Growing Up in Africa: A Challenging Childhood 03:10 The Impact of Fatherlessness on Identity 06:12 Finding Purpose: The Turning Point of Fatherhood 09:15 Navigating Early Career Challenges 12:15 From Factory Work to Corporate Success 15:11 Insights from Underwriting: Understanding Risk 22:06 Understanding the Role of Advisors and Underwriters 23:32 Managing Client Expectations in Underwriting 25:19 Building Context for Underwriting Decisions 29:29 Navigating Health Conditions and Insurance Premiums 33:16 The Impact of Insurance on Life and Grief 37:01 The Reality of Serious Illness and Financial Strain 38:49 Personal Experiences with Cancer and Caregiving 45:41 Supporting Families During Health Crises 49:35 Checklist for Choosing the Right Insurance Coverage

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Host: Sharon Brubaker, Grief Specialist Description: Welcome to Healing Starts with the Heart, where grief meets resilience. In this deeply personal episode, host Sharon Brubaker shares her journey through a serious health diagnosis and its emotional impact. Sharon dives into the unexpected grief that accompanies serious illnesses or injuries, offering insights, support, and a heartfelt personal story to guide listeners through their own experiences. Episode Highlights: Introduction Sharon introduces the topic and its personal significance. The transformative journey of coping with a serious illness or injury. Personal Story Sharon recounts her experience from April 7th, 2024. The initial symptoms, misdiagnoses, and eventual discovery of a 95% blockage in the widowmaker of her heart. The emotional rollercoaster: fear, numbness, frustration, and realization. The Unique Experience of Women The differences in heart attack symptoms between men and women. Sharon's persistence in seeking the correct diagnosis despite normal test results. The importance of advocating for oneself in the medical field. Emotional Impact The range of emotions faced: fear, worry, sadness, and numbness. Sharon's fear of leaving her husband behind. The shift from fear of death to acceptance and planning. Coping Mechanisms The role of journaling in processing emotions and thoughts. Sharon's strategy of writing down important information for her family to reduce anxiety. The calming effect of preparedness. Grief and Loss The grief associated with losing health and the old way of life. Feeling powerless, isolated, and facing one's own mortality. The importance of pausing and reflecting on emotions and thoughts. Journal Questions for Reflection Primary emotions experienced due to illness or grief. Intensity and physical location of these emotions in the body. Sharon encourages listeners to use these questions to gain deeper insights into their emotional state. A Message to Women Encouragement to seek medical help if something feels off. Advocating for better understanding and treatment of women's heart health. Griever's Guide and Free Videos Sharon shares the story of Austin's loss and her mission to understand grief. Free resources: The Griever's Guide ebook and videos on various grief-related topics. Closing Thoughts Sharon's gratitude for having more time and her dedication to supporting others through grief. A reminder that Sharon sees, understands, and supports her listeners in their healing journey. Resources: Download The Griever's Guide Call to Action: If you've been touched by today's episode, please share it with someone who might benefit from hearing Sharon's story. Subscribe to Healing Starts with the Heart for more episodes on grief, healing, and resilience. Contact Information: Website: The Grief School Email: info@thegriefschool.com Follow Sharon on Facebook and Instagram Thank you for joining us on this journey. Remember, you are not alone in your grief, and together we can find healing.

“Anxiety is a lot like a toddler. It never stops talking, tells you you're wrong about everything, and wakes you up at 3 a.m.”  I'm not sure who wrote this quote, but it feels right to me. We've all had anxiety, and probably all recognize that anxiety can be a force of action or growth but can also spiral to quickly take over our lives and our sleep. How, though, do we navigate anxiety and help our patients who may end up in the anxiety spiral that becomes so hard to get out of? On today's podcast, we've invited Alex Gamble and Brianna Williamson to talk to us about anxiety. Alex is a triple-boarded (palliative care, internal medicine, and psychiatry) assistant professor of medicine at Stanford. Brianna is one of UCSF's palliative care fellows who just completed her psychiatry residency. We start by defining anxiety (harder said than done), move on to talking about when it becomes maladaptive or pathologic, and how DSM5 fits into all of this. We then walk through how we should screen for anxiety and how we should think about a differential.  Lastly, we talk about both non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic treatments. It's a lot to cover in 45 minutes, so for those who like to take a deeper dive, here are some of the references we talked about: Alex Sable-Smith's great BATHE video on YouTube:  Two books that Alex Gamble often recommends to patients can help build up your capacities to sit with anxiety (per Alex, both are from an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy framework) Things Might Go Terribly, Horribly Wrong: A Guide to Life Liberated from Anxiety The Reality Slap  

I always find cachexia in serious illness puzzling. I feel like I recognize it when I see it, but I struggle to give a clear definition or provide effective ways to address it. In today's podcast, we had the opportunity to learn from a renowned expert in palliative care, Eduardo Bruera, about cachexia and anorexia in serious illness. Eduardo established one of the first palliative care programs in 1984, created the Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale (ESAS), and significantly contributed to the evidence base for palliative care symptoms that many of us rely on daily. During our discussion with Eduardo, we delved into how we can define cachexia and anorexia, why they occur in conditions like cancer, how to assess for them, and explored the interventions that are helpful and those that are not in the treatment of these conditions.

On Wednesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tommy Corbett from Carey Corbett Financial Solutions. This week, Tommy provided Alan and our Morning Focus listeners with advice on critical illness, serious illness and specified illness cover.

As Eric notes at the end of today's podcast, we talk about many difficult issues with our patients.  How long they might have to live. Their declining cognitive abilities. What makes their lives meaningful, brings them joy, a sense of purpose.  But one issue we're not as good at discussing with our patients is sexual health. On today's podcast Areej El-Jawahri, oncologist specializing in blood cancers at MGH, says that sexual health is one of the top if not the top issue among cancer survivors.  Clearly this issue is important to patients.  Sharon Bober, clinical psychologist at DFCI, notes that clinicians can get caught in an anxiety cycle, in which they are afraid to ask, don't ask, then have increased anxiety about not asking.  Like any other conversation, you have to start, and through experience learn what language is comfortable for you.  Don Dizon, oncologist specializing in pelvic malignancies at Brown, suggests speaking in plain language, starting by normalizing sexual health issues, to paraphrase, “Many of my patients experience issues with intimacy and sexual health. Is that an issue for you? I'm happy to talk about it at any time.”  All guests agree that clinicians feel they need to have something they can do if they open Pandora's box.  To that end, we talk about practical advice, including: The importance of intimacy over and above physical sexual function for many patients Common causes and differential diagnoses of sexual concerns in patients with cancer and survivors Treatments for erectile dysfunction - first time the words “cock ring” have been uttered on the GeriPal Podcast - and discuss daily phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor therapy vs prn The importance of a pelvic exam for women experiencing pain What is “pelvic physical therapy?” Treatments for vaginal dryness and atrophy ACS links, NCCN links, Cancersexnetwork, and a great handout that Areej created And I get to sing Lady Gaga, also a first for GeriPal!  And let me tell you, there's nothing like the first time (sorry, I couldn't help it!).

Learn how two creators each facing serious illness came together to produce an award-winning masterpiece. My guests Christina Holbrook and Walker Vreeland are joining me today to talk about their personal stories of serious illness and facing mortality in the midst of working on a creative project. Numerous synchronicities and little miracles came together to… Continue reading Ep. 457 Creativity and Serious Illness with Christina Holbrook and Walker Vreeland

Dealing with a serious illness is one of life's most difficult challenges. It's understandable to react with panic, fear and anxiety and even to ask “why me?” Managing illness or injuries is stressful, and it most certainly will affect your mood and outlook. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.comFollow me on social media:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramYouTube.com/DrLaura

Dealing with a serious illness is one of life's most difficult challenges. It's understandable to react with panic, fear and anxiety and even to ask “why me?” Managing illness or injuries is stressful, and it most certainly will affect your mood and outlook.Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.comFollow me on social media:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramYouTube.com/DrLaura

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This week I share the story of one of my patients and the woman he loved. Nick was a man in his 20s with an advanced cancer and caring for him touched my heart.He had to face the difficult reality in front of him in order to create the life that he wanted. He embraced acceptance and it changed his future.Come listen to a reading from Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One's Illness Without Losing Yourself. You'll hear Nick's story and several others and you'll come to believe that acceptance is badass.My patients who practiced acceptance resolved to live their life fully, regardless of their diagnosis. Whether they were facing chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, or an end of life illness the squeezed all the juice out of life that they could.They coped courageously.This week I challenge you to consider your own life through the lens of acceptance. Let me know what you come up with.Celebrating the heart-centered healer that you are,Dr. DeliaDelia Chiaramonte, MDwww.copingcourageously.comMy book Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One's Illness Without Losing Yourself is out! If you're a physician, clinician, or have a loved one with dementia, cancer or other serious illness or an aging parent this book is for you.My book has launched! Order your copy of Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One's Illness Without Losing Yourself, and buy one for a friend. www.copingcourageously.com Creating Integrative Palliative Solutions for Hospices and Clinicians Who Care for People With Serious IllnessPlease review this podcast wherever you listen and forward your favorite episode to a friend! Sign up to stay connected and learn about upcoming programs:https://trainings.integrativepalliative.com/IPI-stay-in-touchI'm thrilled to be listed in Feedspot's top 15 palliative podcasts!https://blog.feedspot.com/palliative_care_podcasts/

Since 1983 Hank Dunn has been ministering to patients at the end of their lives and their families. During that time he has served in a nursing home, hospice programs and a hospital. He has become an expert on the topic of helping patients and families with end-of-life decisions.He is a past president of the Northern Virginia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association and has served on several ethics committees. Hank is a frequent speaker nationally on the topic of making end-of-life decisions and spirituality and healthcare. To help him explain end-of-life decisions to patients and families, he wrote a booklet to hand to them so they could reflect on the issues discussed. As an afterthought, he sent the book out to other institutions to see if they would be interested in purchasing it for their clients. First published in 1990, Hard Choices for Loving People: CPR, Feeding Tubes, Palliative Care, Comfort Measures, and the Patient with a Serious Illness is now in its Sixth Edition, with over four million copies sold, and it is being used in more than 5,000 hospitals, nursing homes, faith communities and hospice programs nationwide. His second book, Light in the Shadows: Meditations While Living with a Life-Threatening Illness, is a collection of reflections on the emotional and spiritual concerns at the end of life.Hard Choices for Loving People- https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Choices-Loving-People-Palliative/dp/099726120X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=8EZKO1XG9ULE&keywords=hard+choices+for+loving+people&qid=1705748342&sprefix=hard+choices+for+%2Caps%2C346&sr=8-1Light in the Shadows- https://www.amazon.com/Light-Shadows-Meditations-Life-Threatening-Illness/dp/1928560059/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2Z46OWPQM7Y5Y&keywords=light+in+the+shadows+hank+dunn&qid=1705748501&sprefix=light+in+the+shadows+hank+dun%2Caps%2C586&sr=8-1Send questions for Back Channel with Foth to aaron.santmyire@agwmafrica.org

The CDC's Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain excludes those undergoing cancer treatment, palliative care, and end-of-life care. In doing so, it seems to give the impression that pain seen in cancer is inherently different than pain seen in other conditions and that those with cancer may not have the same risk for opioid use disorder as compared to other conditions. Today's podcast tackles these issues and more with three amazing guests: Katie Jones, Jessica Merlin, and Devon Check.   We start off the conversation by talking about whether patients with cancer and cancer pain are really that different, and their paper that was just published on January 11th in JAMA Oncology showing that substance use disorder is not uncommon in individuals with cancer. After discussing screening options for substance use disorder, we go on to talk about both the treatments for it and the issues that arise.  In particular, we talk about Katie's and Jesica's paper in NEJM titled “Juggling Two Full-Time Jobs — Methadone Clinic Engagement and Cancer Care,” which described the difficulty in managing cancer pain and methadone for opioid use disorder. Lastly, we discuss Katie's paper on substance use disorder in an aging population and how one can incorporate the 5 Ms (ie, matters most, medications, mind, mobility, and multicomplexity) into a framework for age-friendly care for older adults with substance use disorder. If you want to do a deeper dive, here are some other references we talk about in the podcast: Previous podcasts on substance use disorder Buprenorphine Use in Serious Illness: A Podcast with Katie Fitzgerald Jones, Zachary Sager and Janet Ho  Substance Use in Older Adults: A Podcast with Ben Han  Palliative Care, Chronic Pain, and the Opioid Epidemic: GeriPal Podcast with Jessie Merlin    Expert consensus-based guidance Expert consensus-based guidance on approaches to opioid management in individuals with advanced cancer-related pain and nonmedical stimulant use Consensus-Based Guidance on Opioid Management in Individuals With Advanced Cancer-Related Pain and Opioid Misuse or Use Disorder Expert Panel Consensus on Management of Advanced Cancer-Related Pain in Individuals With Opioid Use Disorder  

Drs Bethany Uhl and Megan Schaefer visit the studio as we explore Flying Horse Farms: A SeriousFun Camp for Kids with Serious Illness. Learn what it takes to offer a summer camp for children with chronic and complex conditions… and discover how your family can support their work. We hope you can join us!

Speech Language Pathology: Continuing Education Courses by SLP Nerdcast Course Title: SLPs Role in Palliative Care and How to Have Serious Illness ConversationsGet .1 ASHA CEU and view the full course landing page: https://courses.slpnerdcast.com/courses/slps-role-in-palliative-care-and-how-to-have-serious-illness-conversations-abje0127Earning Speech-Language Pathology CEUs Online is Simplified with SLP Nerdcast. On SLP Nerdcast you'll find SLP Continuing Education Courses, Masterclasses and Clinical Resources. To learn more about our services visit ▶ https://bit.ly/SLPNERDCAST To learn more about our membership and save 10% on your first year of membership visit ▶ https://bit.ly/SLPNerdcastMembership use code “YouTubeNerd” to save.Learning Objectives:1. Define palliative care2. Describe knowledge and skills specific to the SLP role that can benefit patients/caregivers/clinicians navigating serious illness3. Identify at least one communication tool that uses patient-tested, person-centered language as a framework for discussions about serious illnessReferences & Resources:Serious Illness Guide from Ariadne LabsAmerican Geriatrics Society statement re: feeding tubes in patients with advanced dementiaEAT-10MDADI Honeycomb Speech Therapy Motivational Interviewing Cheat Sheet

Dr. Kaishauna Guidry is keeping it real when it comes to difficult conversations about hospice, dying, and death.  As the host of the Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare podcast, she's teaching her listeners about challenging healthcare issues.  She's a fierce advocate for quality care, and empowers others to get the best from their care.  She's comfortable with the hard topics, discussing what people and caregivers need at end of life.  Her mobile medical service provides care for patients who may have been discharged from hospice but still need a medical provider wherever they call home.  Dr. G also provides consulting and mentoring for other physicians and organizations who need to improvise their physician documentation.  Her book Dr. G's H.O.S.P.I.C.E. Guide:  7 things Hospice Physicians Need to Know to Be Ready for Work provides support for doctors working in end of life care.  She's also the author of The Real Deal about Hospice: Short Stories Highlighting the Advantages of Hospice Care for Patients and Families.   Storyteller, advocate, mentor, and physician - Dr. G's voice is strong and so necessary for today's healthcare system.  Find out more about Mourning Dove Medical at mourningdovemedical.com.   Listen to the Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare podcast here. Connect with Dr. G on social media. Facebook IG Twitter   LinkedIn Get your copy of Dr. Guidry's books here.     If you have questions about hospice care or need to troubleshoot the care you're already receiving, book a session with an expert Hospice Navigator at theheartofhospice.com.   Need a dynamic speaker for your event or conference?  Book podcast host Helen Bauer to speak by sending an email to helen@theheartofhospice.com. Find more podcast episodes from The Heart of Hospice at The Heart of Hospice Podcast (theheartofhospice.com)  Follow The Heart of Hospice on Facebook,  Instagram, and LinkedIn.  Connect with The Heart of Hospice podcast on The Whole Care Network, along with a host of other caregiving podcasts by clicking here.        

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This week, in honor of Thanksgiving here in the US, I share a brief conversation with Hospice Chaplain Hank Dunn. He reads two moving pieces from his book, Light in the Shadows: Meditations While Living with a Serious Illness, and we talk about “letting go” versus “letting be.” For more information on Best Life Best Death please visit our website at ⁠⁠www.bestlifebestdeath.com⁠⁠ Follow us on our social channels to receive pertinent and helpful resources on death, grieving, and more at: Facebook: ⁠⁠www.facebook.com/bestlifebestdeath⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/bestlifebestdeath⁠⁠

Sickness, grief, and loss are inevitable. All of us will experience or walk with close loved ones through sudden loss, or the complexities of a serious or life-threatening illness.Jane Butler, our dear friend, graphic designer for Famous at Home, and Co-Founder of Near, joins us to talk about her husband's brain cancer, how they navigated two brain surgeries, and how she manages to continue to walk alongside him and her young kids as they face hard things.In this episode, Jane shares her deep passion and wisdom about the intersection of life, marriage, parenting, serious illness, and grief and her new passion as the co-founder of Near, an organization offering support for those going through difficult times. Here are some takeaways:When someone you love receives a diagnosis and you don't know what to doSupporting and organizing care for our hurting friends during a crisisHow to shy away from "toxic positivity"and not dismiss someone else's painThe best way to show compassion for someone experiencing a crisisHow to lead your young family in the midst of loss, grief, and difficult seasonsShow Notes:Learn more about Near:https://staynear.coApply now for The Leader's Heart Men's Cohort:https://www.famousathome.com/theleadersheartInterested in group coaching with Josh or Christi? Click here for interest form:https://www.famousathome.com/groupcoachinginterestOrder a copy of Famous at Home by Dr. Josh and Christi:https://amzn.to/3y1jJFzWatch this episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@FamousatHomepodcast

Communicating about a serious illness is hard. Last week's podcast we talked about the challenge around miscommunication in serious illness. This week we dive into the challenges with communication when it comes to life sustaining treatments and CPR. Take for example the simple question: “If her breathing gets any worse, she will need to be intubated.” This seems like an innocuous statement of fact, but does she really “need” to be intubated if, for example, her primary goals are to be comfortable and die at home?  Of course not.  We've invited Jacqueline Kruser and Bob Arnold on this week's podcast to talk about their recently published JAMA Viewpoint article titled “Reconsidering the Language of Serious Illness.” I love this article as it specifically discusses what's wrong with “need” statements and how we can shift our communication and thinking to create space for deliberation about patients' priorities and the best course of action.   We've also invited Sunita Puri to talk about the language of life sustaining treatments, in particular CPR. Sunita recently published a wonderful New Yorker article titled The Hidden Harms of CPR arguing among other things that these conversations “are procedures, demanding the same precision of everything else in medicine.”  So take a listen and check out some of these other links to dive deeper: Our first podcast in the series of 3 podcasts “Miscommunication” A great article on why you shouldn't ask what patients “want” Sunita's book That Good Night: Life and Medicine in the Eleventh Hour The paper Jacky talked about regarding the ingrained pattern of focusing on the “need” for specific life-sustaining interventions, typically as the reason to admit a patient to the ICU Changes in End-of-Life Practices in European Intensive Care Units From 1999 to 2016 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation on Television — Miracles and Misinformation Code Status Discussions Between Attending Hospitalist Physicians and Medical Patients at Hospital Admission

How do people react when they hear they have a serious illness?  Shock, “like a car is rushing straight at me” (says Bill Gardner on our podcast).  After the shock?  Many people strive, struggle, crawl even back toward a “normal” life.  And some people, in addition or instead, engage in deep introspection on how to make meaning or live with or understand this experience of serious illness.  Today we talk with deep thinkers about this issue.  Bill Gardner is a psychologist living with advanced cancer who blogs “I have serious news,” Brad Stuart is an internist and former hospice director whose book is titled, “Facing Death: Spirituality, Science, and Surrender at the End of Life,” and Juliet Jacobson is a palliative care doc who wrote a paper finding that geriatricians do NOT consider aging a serious illness.   We have a wide ranging conversation that touches on how to place aging, disability, and multimorbidity in the context of serious illness conversations, “striving toward normal,” stoicism, existentialism, psychedelics, the goals of medicine, medical aid in dying and more.  We could have talked for hours! And I get to play a Bob Dylan song that's been on my bucket list to learn. Enjoy! -@AlexSmithMD   Additional links: Bill Gardner's article about MAID in Comment Magazine https://comment.org/death-by-referral/ Bill Gardner's articles about living with terminal cancer in Mockingbird Magazine: https://mbird.com/art/cancer-in-advent/ https://mbird.com/religion/testimony/in-the-electors-school/ Brad Stuat's website: https://bradstuartmd.com Juliet mentioned: On existential threat and terror management: The Worm at the Core: On the role of death in life by Soloman, Greenberg, and Pyszczynski On how existential threat is stored in the brain. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31401240/   Papers on “striving toward normalcy” in the setting of serious illness https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36893571/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35729779/    

Kay Toombs is associate professor emerita of philosophy at Baylor University in Texas. In her work she explores the ways in which contemporary values and the context in which we live our lives impact our efforts to develop a sustainable culture and to form caring communities. In her work related to illness, disability and healthcare, she combines her training in philosophy with her experience of living with neurological disease to reflect on the experience of illness and disability, the care of the chronically and terminally ill, the relationship between health care professionals and patients, and the meaning of suffering and healing, both in the context of Western culture and within the context of intentional Christian community. Explore Books by Kay Toombs:www.homesteadheritage.com/books; www.amazon.com/booksThe Meaning of Illness: A Phenomenological Account of the Different Perspectives of Physician and PatientHow Then Should We Die: Two Opposing Responses to the Challenges of Suffering and DeathLiving at the Boundary, Healing and Incurable IllnessThe Human Dimension of Sustainable Culture Write to Kay Toombs KEY QUESTIONS:What can God show us through disability and serious illness?How can Christians turn from radical autonomy to relationship with God and others?How can Christian community create a sustainable, caring culture?How can faith enrich our experience of caregiving? KEY SCRIPTURES:Psalm 61:1–2: “Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. From the ends of the earth I call to you; I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.”Psalm 133:1: “How good and pleasant it is when God's people live together in unity!”John 15:13: “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends.” ------- Find more encouragement on Joni Eareckson Tada's Sharing Hope podcast and daily devotional.Follow Joni and Friends on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.Your support makes this podcast possible!Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Founded by Joni Eareckson Tada, we provide Christ-centered care through Joni's House, Wheels for the World, and Retreats and Getaways, and offer disability ministry training.

Insomnia. We've all had it. Lying in bed at 2 am staring at the ceiling, getting anxious every hour that you're not falling asleep as you have a busy day coming up. Insomnia sucks.  Chronic insomnia sucks even more. For those with serious illness, sleep problems and insomnia are all too common.  Instead of reflexively jumping to melatonin or ambien, on today's podcast we talk with two sleep experts, Cathy Alessi and Brienne Miner, about a better approach to sleep problems and insomnia. We will go over epidemiology of insomnia, how these experts think about work up including which medications to avoid or discontinue, non-pharmacological treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), and what if any is the role of pharmacological therapy in including newer agents like melatonin receptor agonists (ramelteon) and dual orexin receptor antagonists (like suvorexant).